A week without worrying about anything school related? Sold! Of course, I will probably still spend some time looking at my calendar and replying to few texts I blew off last week. And I won’t be surprised if I get a text or two.
However, I don’t have to worry about being anywhere school related this week. So, I’ll take that. My days are (mostly) my own this week. So let’s get to planning them by joining in with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.
The Weather
Here’s the weather my alter-ego, hip and young avatar Jean is experiencing on her spring break:
Our actual weather, not what I ordered. Not going to complain too much as I saw where those of you north of us got hit with more snow over the weekend so I’ll take cloudy and cold. Right now, it’s currently 26 degrees but feels like 14. What?! I know it’s still winter but grumble, I’m on “spring” break. Thankfully, by mid-week we are in the upper 50’s/low 60’s but with rain. Then, cold again for the weekend. We were just completely spoiled with those super warm days earlier this month.
As I Look Outside My Window
Clouds, mostly sparrows at the bird feeders. I keep “encouraging” the snowbirds (juncos) that maybe it’s time to go home so our nice warm weather can start. Ha!
Right Now
I’m trying to see how far I can get on this post before I have to stop and take J to an appointment.
Thinking And Pondering
Thinking about all the things (looks like they’re going to be mostly indoors) I want to do this week. Pondering how much of it is going to be “goofing off” vs “getting things done”
On My Bedside Table
The usual. I do have some shamrock cookies hidden in the bottom part for later this week. (Have to keep things hidden around here or they tend to disappear…) The amaryllis blooms are starting to fade but I do see another bloom trying to open. 
On My TV Tonight
J still has a lesson so probably not much unless I stay up later. End of The Voice when we get back from his lesson.
Listening To
The heat kicked on this morning so that’s all I hear at the moment.
On The Lunch Plate
Hoping to talk J into lunch at a local restaurant near his appointment that sells great cinnamon rolls. Otherwise, no idea. *UPDATE: Neither of us were hungry so we came home and had frozen Mexican style pizza for lunch later*
On The Dinner Plate
Leaning toward spicy potato soup. Simmering on the stove right now.
On The Menu This Week
Thought about trying to do an Irish theme this week but that might be too heavy for us. Instead I’m just going to add an element of green to each meal.
MONDAY: Spicy Potato Soup/I always add a chopped fresh (seeded) jalapeno to this soup for an extra kick and bit of color *J has an appt at 11* *J has a lesson at 6:30*
TUESDAY: Pepper steak/chicken/takes lime juice in the marinade so we’re counting that
WEDNESDAY: Ham steaks, cornbread, salad *I have a hair appointment at 9:30*
THURSDAY: Tacos, we’ll have them with guacamole
FRIDAY: Crunchy coleslaw with grilled chicken added, asparagus, and shamrock cookies and shakes (from McDonalds)
On My Reading Pile
An overdue library book, You by Caroline Kepnes on the e-book kindle app on my phone, and a pile of March magazines. 
On My To Do List
- Pay a few bills
Go to grocery storeDone, late but done- laundry
- clean the house
- Enjoy my spring break!!
Plans This Week
Relax, movie with G tomorrow (we’re planning to see Everything Everywhere All at Once), Getting a haircut, going to a record store with J one day.
What I’m Creating
Really need to start on creating the vegetable and flower gardens by starting a few more seeds.
Simple Pleasure
Coffee (especially the day after Daylight Savings Time)
Looking Around The House
Well, we were here pretty much all weekend and it looks like it. The daffodils were drooping outside (apparently big variations in temperature/early warm days can cause this) so I broke down and picked a few. 
From The Camera
It was a slow week for picking up the camera, pictures are all from today. Chelsey looks like she’s posing for senior portrait, silly cat!
Quote For The Week
A kind word never broke anyone’s mouth. (Irish proverb)
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Day 70/365
Ooohhh I love hip avatar Jean! 😉 So cute!
And I”m all about reading Spring magazines right now. At least you have some actual flowers to admire! Thanks for sharing that I may admire them too. 😊
Have a wonderful Spring break time!! Just enjoy the no stress.
Blessings. xoxo
Thank you. I really do wish I had hip avatar Jean’s wardrobe (and perfect shape, LOL) sometimes. We’re getting a few more flowers around the yard each week but it’s still really early even for here. Hope you are enjoying your Wednesday. It’s Ted Lasso Day! (I’d forgotten until they mentioned it on the radio)>
Cute kitty! I haven’t had magazines in forever because have you seen the price of some of them?!?! So a few weeks ago I got an amazing deal on Women’s Day and I think BHG – so I should start getting those soon and I can’t wait!
I also can’t wait for daffodils, hyacinths and tulips to start popping up around here! We’ve got at least another month I’d say.
Have a great week!
Thank you! I agree the price of magazines is outrageous, most mine I’ve found via free deals. Of course, those types of deals are getting harder to find. I don’t know if you have Amazon but I think you can read 3 magazines on there through Prime, not quite the same experience but I do have a few I look at through that as well. Hope you have a wonderful rest of your week.
Have a wonderful holiday week!
Your flowers are so beautiful! And the cat is really cute!
Thank you!
Your cat is so pretty Jean, your Avatar looks great it reminds me of when my son used to play Simms. I thought I’d read You by Caroline Kepnes but no… it was The Book of You by Claire Kendal that I read in 2015 for the bookclub. Similar story about stalking I think. Take care, Cx
Thank you. Oh, that Book of You sounds interesting (and a lot more scary!) as well. Hope you have a great rest of your week!
Enjoy your spring break. oooh… I need a pile of new magazines for when the weather lets us sit on the patio.
Have a great week
Thank you! I’m ready for some patio sitting weather. Hope you have a great rest of your week.